P.E. Exam Flashcards
Who created basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
Why was basketball invented?
Needed a game with high cardio to be played indoor for their soccer team.
What is the player that usually dribbles the ball down court towards the opponent’s baket?
Point Guard
Who is the tallest player on the team?
Center
Which player is usually the one you want taking a last second 3-point shot?
Shooting Guard
Which player usually helps out the Center around the basket?
Power forward
What type of foul is this: When a player dribbles, then picks up their dribble with both hands, and then dribbles again?
Double dribble violation.
What type of foul is this: If a player takes more than two steps with the ball without dribbling, they have committed?
Traveling
In basketball, what does B stand for in BEEF?
Balance
In basketball, what does the two E’s stand for in BEEF?
Eyes, Elbow
In basketball, what does the F stand for in BEEF
Follow through
In Basketball, what is an overhead pass good for?
Making a pass over other defensive players.
In Basketball, how close should the bounce pass land between you and your teammate receiving the pass?
2/3.
In basketball, what is the term: When players “battle” underneath and around the basket using their lower bodies to establish position for a rebound.
Boxing Out.
In basketball, what is the term: When an offensive player blocks the path of a defensive player to help a teammate get open?
Screen/Pick
In basketball, what is the longest boundary line called?
Sideline.
In basketball, how does a game start?
With a tip-off.
How many players from a team are on the court at any given time?
5.
In basketball, how many points are earned from a shot made from the free throw line.
1 Point
In basketball, how many points are earned from a regular basket inside the 3-point line?
2 Points
In basketball, how many points are earned from a shot made from behind the 3-point line arch?
3 Points
Foul-
Any slapping, pushing, or malicious contact
Carry-
while dribbling, when a player puts his/her hand underneath the all when making contact with the ball.
Dribbling:
- Dribble at waist level
- Bend knees and try to keep vision up for court awareness.
- Never dribble directly in-front of you if there is a defensive player near; you want to dribble to your side to protect the all from being stolen.
- Use the pads of your fingers to dribble, not your palm.
Chest Pass-
pass that goes from chest to chest.
Overhead Pass-
Pass done by holding the ball on both sides of the ball, and bringing the ball back behind one’s head, and then extending your arms outward at approx a 45 degree angle while stepping into the pass.
Assist-
is awarded to player when he/she passes the ball to a teammate who scores.
Rebound-
When a player catches a missed field goal attempt
Pivot Food-
When you pick up your dribble, and establish a pivot foot to rotate on it. If you pick up this foot while still in position of the ball, ou will be called for a travel penalty.
